24077260, 68A-1.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24077260

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

GENERAL: OWNERSHIP, SHORT TITLE, SEVERABILITY AND DEFINITIONS

Overview

RULE:

68A-1.004

Definitions

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the definitions for bow and muzzleloading gun, and to change all references of “common moorhen” to “common gallinule.” The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would adjust definitions as follows:

Bow definition – remove the minimum draw weight requirement for bows when taking game. This proposed change would help simplify bow hunting regulations in Florida.
Muzzleloading gun definition – clarify that a muzzleloading gun is a firearm designed to have projectiles loaded through the muzzle and is fired by a wheel lock, flintlock, percussion cap, or centerfire primer. This proposal would clarify that muzzleloading guns designed to allow accelerant (gun powder) to be loaded at the breech may be used during muzzleloading gun seasons.
Common gallinule – change all references of “common moorhen” to “common gallinule”.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/11/2021 Vol. 47/06

COMMENTS:

From 1/11/2021 To 2/1/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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